Which of the recent WWE releases surprised you the most?
Fan Shock as WWE Parts Ways with Top Stars in May 2025 Shake-Up
In a dramatic turn of events, WWE announced a wave of talent releases on May 2, 2025, impacting both its main roster and NXT division. The most shocking names on the list included former Universal Champion Braun Strowman, NXT Women's Champion-turned-main-roster star Shayna Baszler, and two-time Women’s Tag Team Champion Dakota Kai. Rising NXT talents like Cora Jade, Eddy Thorpe, and Gigi Dolin were also let go, along with the complete tag team faction Gallus—Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, and Wolfgang. WWE cited cost-cutting measures and internal restructuring as the reasons behind this massive shake-up. The wrestling world has reacted strongly, with fans taking to Twitter, Reddit, and YouTube to express confusion, anger, and speculation about what comes next. While some believe these moves may open doors for these stars in AEW, TNA, or NJPW, others feel WWE is losing valuable talent too soon. As speculation swirls, this poll invites fans to weigh in on which release they found the most surprising during WWE’s ongoing 2025 roster changes.
Options
- Braun Strowman
- Shayna Baszler
- Dakota Kai
- Cora Jade
- Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang)
- Other